Legal notice
The first formal step when the other party breaks an agreement signed on Stamp. It tells them exactly what they did wrong, what you want, and how long they have to put it right.
Who sends itAn enrolled advocate from JuriCloud’s panel, on your behalf
Time to reply15 days from delivery
FeeFixed, shown before you file
When to send one
- The other party has broken a clause: shared confidential information, missed a payment, poached staff, stopped delivering, or used your work without permission.
- You want them to stop, pay, or both, before you consider mediation or arbitration.
- You need a dated record that they were told. Most dispute clauses and courts expect a notice first.
Before you start
- The agreement must have been signed on Stamp and be in force, or have ended recently enough to claim on.
- Your organisation must be a party to the agreement.
- Gather your evidence: emails, chats, documents, invoices, screenshots. You can upload PDFs and images.
Step by step
- Raise a claim from the agreement’s page. Pick the clauses that were broken, describe what happened in your own words, and say what you want: stop the breach, pay damages, return material, or a combination.
- Pay the notice fee from your wallet balance or by UPI or card. The amount is shown before you confirm, with GST.
- An advocate is assigned automatically, matched by state, language and availability. You confirm that you authorise this advocate to issue the notice for you.
- The advocate reviews the draft. A first draft is prepared from your agreement and your facts. The advocate checks it, edits it as needed, and may ask you questions through Stamp.
- The advocate signs the notice with Aadhaar eSign. It is issued on their letterhead with their name and enrolment number, on your behalf.
- It is served on the other party by email to the address in the agreement and, where needed, by courier or registered post. Every delivery is recorded with the time and proof.
- The 15-day clock starts from delivery. You can follow it on the claim page.
What the notice contains
- The agreement, its date and Stamp document ID, and the parties.
- The clauses broken and the facts, with references to your evidence.
- What you require and the deadline to comply or reply.
- What will happen if they don’t: mediation, and if that fails or is refused, arbitration under the agreement’s dispute clause.
What happens next
| If the other party… | Then |
|---|---|
| Complies or pays | You close the claim. Everything stays on the record. |
| Offers a settlement | You accept, counter or decline through Stamp. An accepted settlement becomes a signed settlement agreement. |
| Agrees to mediation | A mediator is appointed. See Mediation. |
| Declines mediation or doesn’t reply in 15 days | You can start arbitration. See Arbitration. |
Questions
- Do I choose the advocate?
- No. The advocate is assigned automatically from JuriCloud’s panel of enrolled advocates. You see their name and enrolment number before you authorise them.
- Is JuriCloud my lawyer?
- No. JuriCloud runs the platform. The notice is issued by an independent advocate, and JuriCloud staff do not draft or approve it.
- Can I withdraw?
- Yes, until the other side files a defence in arbitration. The notice fee is not refunded once the advocate has signed.
Draft for legal review. The procedure follows the Stamp ODR rules and the dispute clause in your agreement.